Development that Reflects Community Values
As growth occurs, development should reflect the priorities and goals of the community. A jurisdiction’s land development ordinances are used every day to provide a framework for process, design, amenities, and achieving high quality development. A community’s development ordinances should be reviewed frequently to ensure regulations meet the needs of residents, landowners, developers, community leaders, and businesses.
Advancing community goals
Development ordinances should advance a jurisdiction’s goals and objectives for current and future growth and development while also recognizing the need for equity, transparency, and clarity.
- Assessments. WithersRavenel planners begin with an analysis of existing zoning conditions and a discussion to understand community values. We then craft legal and clearly designed rules that reflect a community’s short and long range goals.
- Subdivision Ordinances. As neighborhoods change and evolve so should subdivision ordinances. Regulations should encourage high-quality development while also protecting existing neighborhoods and sensitive natural features.
- Community Character. Our planners and landscape architects work together to craft character-rich districts and standards to help beloved places flourish and provide amenities that create a sense of place.
Our team has worked with communities of varying shapes and sizes across North Carolina on ordinance and development regulation updates. By bringing our experience and knowledge of best practices from around the state, we can create, update, or strengthen your community’s land development regulations and practices.